A solar eclipse will take place in the skies above Mansfield and Ashfield tomorrow (Wednesday, August 11) and these are all the details you need to make sure you don’t miss the stunning natural phenomenon.

This partial eclipse is predicted to be the deepest in the skies above Britain since the famous total eclipse of 1999.

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has confirmed that the eclipse will begin in London at around 6.17pm, before reaching its maximum at approximately 7.12pm. However, exact timings and the percentage of the sun that will be obscured will vary across different parts of the country.

While the most remarkable views are expected across the west and south west, it is hoped that the eclipse will also be visible across Mansfield and Ashfield.

The partial solar eclipse is set to occur on Wednesday (August 12) when the Moon will cover up to around 90 per cet of the Sun in parts of the UK

placeholder image — The partial solar eclipse is set to occur on Wednesday (August 12) when the Moon will cover up to around 90 per cet of the Sun in parts of the UK

It is believed that the greatest views of the moon blocking the sun will be between 6.13pm and 8.03pm, and the time of the greatest eclipse is expected to be at 7.10pm. The sun could be almost totally obscured in Nottinghamshire – with the eclipse having the potential to reach 92 per cent coverage across the county.

The best place to view the eclipse is at an elevated location with an unobstructed view to the west.

There will be a special evening viewing of Helios and the partial eclipse at Southwell Minster from 7pm to 9pm. There will be various classic tracks played relating to the sun, stars, space, eclipses etc.

There will be a special tower tour to see the partial eclipse of the sun. Tickets are strictly limited and safety glasses will be provided.

This event will help raise important funds for Southwell Minster.

Those hoping to watch the eclipse should avoid looking at the sun directly with the naked eye, in order to avoid damaging their eyes.

It is possible to buy so-called eclipse glasses, because ordinary sunglasses are not safe for looking at the sun.

Safety advice from NASA states that eclipse viewers should always comply with the ISO 12312-2 standard and should be carefully inspected for scratches, punctures or damaged filters before every use.

Other options included making a pinhole projector to project an indirect image of the sun, which you can do with household objects including a collander.